🇷🇼 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Ruanda
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$0
Impuestos desde $0
IVA / Impuesto
18%
CIF value + duty. Basic food items (unprocessed) at 0%. Some educational materials exempt.
Tiempo de despacho
2-5 days express, 7-14 postal días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-25% (EAC CET, laptops 0%, phones 0%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 25-35% (used clothing banned, new garments 25-35%) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25-35% (Made in Rwanda protection) | 64 |
| Food products | 0-25% (rice 25%, wheat flour 25%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0% (capital goods exempted) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 25% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys | 10-25% | 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Calculadora de aranceles
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) manages customs, one of the most efficient in Africa. EAC Common External Tariff applies with 3 bands: 0%, 10%, 25%, plus Rwanda-specific surcharges for 'Made in Rwanda' protection on some goods (35%+). Electronic Single Window system for declarations. Landlocked, goods transit via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Mombasa (Kenya). Kigali airport handles air cargo.
Qué esperar realmente
Remarkably efficient for a landlocked African country. RRA customs is one of the least corrupt in Africa, zero tolerance on informal payments. Aggressive 'Made in Rwanda' protection, used clothing/shoes banned, some goods face 35%+ duties to protect local industry. Electronic systems work well. Goods transit via Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) or Kenya (Mombasa), adding 1-2 weeks. DHL and FedEx operate in Kigali. Single-use plastics completely banned at entry.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Import license from Ministry of Trade. Used clothing and footwear completely banned since 2018 under 'Made in Rwanda' policy. Restricted: firearms, hazardous chemicals. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) conformity required. Plastic bags banned, single-use plastics prohibited.
Certificado de origen
EAC certificate for regional preferential trade. Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) issues certificates. COMESA certificates also applicable. AfCFTA certificates accepted.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Ruanda:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $13 | $11 | $24 |
| $100 | $25 | $23 | $48 |
| $200 | $50 | $45 | $95 |
| $500 | $125 | $113 | $238 |
| $1000 | $250 | $225 | $475 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Ruanda
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Ruanda?
Ruanda has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Ruanda?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Ruanda is 18%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Basic food items (unprocessed) at 0%. Some educational materials exempt.
How long does customs clearance take in Ruanda?
Typical customs clearance in Ruanda takes 2-5 days express, 7-14 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Ruanda?
To import into Ruanda, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Ruanda?
Ruanda prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.